31st Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 Metr
FairQueens County, New York · .8 MI W I278+GCP · Structure no. 000000002230657
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,640
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
31st Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 Metr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31st Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 Metr in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 88 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,066 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 102 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31st Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 Metr built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is 31st Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 Metr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 31st Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 Metr carry?
About 6,640 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 31st Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 Metr?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns 31st Street over RTE I278 RTE I278 Metr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.